Digital content and publishing headliners to take the stage at the Digital Book World Conference + Expo - January 8, 2015
Headliners, innovators and change agents of the digital publishing industry will gather in New York, from January 13 – 15, for the 6th Annual Digital Book World Conference + Expo (DBW). The event (@DigiBookWorld - #DBW15) is the largest conference worldwide dedicated to publishing's digital transition. Registration and program details… Read More
McGraw-Hill Education unveils latest version of SmartBook at 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show - January 8, 2015
Learning science company McGraw-Hill Education introduced the newest version of SmartBook, company's adaptive reading platform, at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show. SmartBook helps students study more effectively and efficiently by guiding them through a personalised study experience that continually adapts to their needs and focuses… Read More
American Psychological Association appoints Jasper Simons as publisher, PsycINFO - January 8, 2015
The American Psychological Association has appointed publishing executive Jasper Simons to lead its growing PsycINFO® and APA database program as publisher, PsycINFO. APA currently produces seven databases: PsycARTICLES®, PsycBOOKS®, PsycINFO, PsycTHERAPY®, PsycTESTS®, PsycCRITIQUES® and PsycEXTRA®. Simons has been involved in science, technical and medical publishing… Read More
ICV Partners acquires SirsiDynix - January 8, 2015
Investment firm ICV Partners has announced the acquisition of SirsiDynix, a provider of technology solutions to libraries around the world, from Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm that focuses on investing in software, data and technology-based organisations. The change in SirsiDynix's ownership structure brings… Read More
Ingram Content Group Inc. names Shawn Morin as President and COO - January 8, 2015
Ingram Content Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Shawn Morin as President and Chief Operating Officer. The announcement was made by John R. Ingram, Chief Executive Officer of the company. Morin has been Chief Operating Officer of the company since June, 2012. His additional… Read More
Elsevier acquires Neoplasia Press Inc. - January 7, 2015
STM publisher Elsevier has announced that it has acquired Neoplasia Press Inc. and assumes publication of its flagship journals, Neoplasia and Translational Oncology. These peer-reviewed, open access journals will now be published by Elsevier under the Neoplasia Press imprint. With a significant Impact Factor of 5.398,… Read More
